2013 Ford Escape - Review and Road Test
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- Compared to its predecessor the second-generation Ford Escape is a radical departure. Daring styling, innovative technology and athletic driving dynamics have breathed new life into the Escape but does Ford's compact crossover SUV have what it takes to conquer an increasingly formidable field of competitors?
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The rear hatch opens just fine with a kicking motion as the manual states, not a waving motion. Additionally, if your Escape is equipped with the trailer hitch, the kicking motion to open the hatch must be between the trailer hitch and either exhaust port. Works great! My 2014 Titanium looks great and runs flawlessly.
Ford escape the best vehicle on earth.
There is just something about Micah that makes me enjoy car reviews. I dunno if its his voice, his lines, or just his personality. When he speaks, I'm eager to listen. Good job Micah, I'm sold.
Thanks for the kind words. Just so everyone knows, all our reviews going forward will be similar in style to this.
So, if you like what we're doing, tell a friend. If not, please hate us quietly to yourself.
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Micah
Loving what Ford has been doing lately with their design and functionality. American auto quality has massively improved within the last few years.
Last November I bought a 2013 Ford Escape S model when I traded in a 10 year old Ford F-150. It has the basic Sync. Lots of cargo space, cup holders, and other little details to make using it very comfortable. It came with front floor mats but not rear. You can buy the rear ones. I bought the cargo security cover which mostly covers the cargo area but not all of it. The dealer I bought from had the black or steel gray colors for $2000 less here in Texas so I got the steel gray color.
I'm not interested in American brand vehicles but I really like the way KBB has been doing these kinds of reviews rather than their previous way of doing reviews. This has a lot of what people look for when they're trying to do research on these vehicles. Hopefully KBB is able to do more if not all reviews for their vehicles like this. It might not be as textbook but that's the point of watching a video review. It's more informative in terms of a personal response to the vehicle which is nice.
I bought an escape because of this review. Nice Kodiak Brown paint, fully loaded with amazing cool technology.
Still got it?
I agree, the 1.6L is good for just driving. It is fast.
I'm glad you brought up the point about pricing. We lease a 2010 V-6 limited Escape that is nearly fully loaded and may not lease another one when the lease is up in March due to the ridiculously high pricing Ford is putting on all their vehicles. In fact we are in fact cross shopping potentially an RDX or go cheap and get a fully loaded CR-V. A lot of reviewers talk about the sportiness of the new one. Quite frankly utility and the ability to get through adverse conditions is more of a co
I was hoping they would compare it directly to the 2012 Escape.
Yup. Coincidentally driving an Escape.
Ford always a leader in innovation in many ways, good looking auto, all Ford products seem lately to be built for infinite life if taken care of - a Mantra of Bob Lutz
Great review KBB!
Nice job on the review, Micah. Always like the music he puts in the videos too.
It's a SPECIAL DAY when Micah is in the TH-cam house! I agree MICAH! And the recalls of the Escape, Fiesta, Focus, and wait so I hear FUSION TOO? We'll see. Can't wait for your FUSION REVIEW MICAH. oh, and thanks for showing us that nifty pen holder in the ESCAPE. ;)
Ahaha I love this show so much more with the added quirks, like his poses/dancing/etc. and little things like "sameless plug." Great job, kbb :)
American based companies or cars made in the U.S.? Most "foreign" companies have their vehicles built in the U.S. while the opposite is true of the "big 3". So nobody could pay you enough to drive a v8 hyundai genesis? That just sounds silly.
This model of the escape seriously needs to get out overseas. Here in the Phils. we have been forced to endure the facelifted version of the first gen escape. I don't get it since the focus, fiesta and explorer being sold here are the most recent generation. And from what I see in my daily commute they are selling well. Surely this new escape will sell very well here.
....important to purchasing this type of vehicle for us since our other vehicle is a GTI.
European Ford Kuga, Nice that Ford are having global cars.
In Spanish, Ford Escape literally translates to Ford Exhaust.
That's funny. AYM I'm playing Far Cry 6 which is set on an island, Yara, which is inspired by Cuba. And besides the really nice music, (El Micha), I learned some words: Conyo. Or pinga!
And also you have to wave your foot somewhere around the area of the left muffler, not in the middle.
Does not matter where it was designed ford owns it all
It was the Kuga in Europe long before the newest Tuscon.
The removed the back cup holders of the 2nd Gen model.
and to add some salt to the wound of yours, this Escape is almost entirely designed and engineered in Europe, just like the new Focus and Fiesta.
Micha is super cool
if you had to choose between a 2013 ford escape and ford edge based on handling and driving experience on the snow, which would you recommend?
The Escapes are smaller, and handle well in the snow. The Edge will do fine in the snow, unless you have the "Sport" package; then you get zero grip with the OEM tires.
@@Aj_0400 if I ever get an Edge, elehich I like, I'll get a Sport.
+1 for Micah.
can you review the nissan xtrail
this review is made by a michigan person that means CHEVY lover so this is not the best review. owners of this type of vehicle's they are the best reviewers of ford escape. I have one ford escape 2013 1.6 and no issues with this vehicle just love take me anywhere i want. 👍👍👍🙋♂️
specific mpgs per engine please
I think the transmission is a weak link as I only have 5k miles on mine and I'm experiencing slip and catch
Thomas Kimble wish US manufacturers offered more manuals.
Fuck a premium brand. I will take Toyota or Ford any day.
Nice looking FRONT end but the back kills it not to mention its SEVERAL RECALLS I don't think this car will be very reliable.
God KBB throw around the term "Sporting" like it's candy on Halloween. A compact SUV is not "Sporty" and never will be
i think this should have to be the new explorer not escape because the new explorer destroyed the beautiful strong history of for explorers since 1993 until 2010 those were the best suv s ever but when 2011 came it was a disaster on the explorer"s history
It does not convince me... There is no real advantage on this car over others in the segment. And almost 40k to have one well equipped...hmmm... As he said, there other options at reasonable price. Even a new Santa Fe could be a really good option.
Who needs assist to parallel park? I live in Denver. I don't need it. It is not that hard to park a car.
No longer based on Freelander???
This looks exactly like the European Ford Kuga.
Just took a look at the 2013 RAV4. Ford should consider boosting production on the Escape.The Escape has engine choices,not so with the RAV4
The Escape's Platinum version is overpriced and isn't worth the extra money. The SEL is a better value and the wheels look better, there's a choice of interior colour...none of this black only.Also,you can get a rear camera without having to buy navigation .
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It's the rav4?
se paso!!!
Ouch! Not worth the price. Check out cost of keyless entry when it goes bad. Scary.
+kn7gez What's the "cost of keyless entry when it goes bad"?
+WuWei Xu Hundreds of dollars. CNET mentioned it in a article. A lot of cars using keyless start. Big bill for lock out. Even if get in can't start. Add tow bill.
Ed Zweiger I'm confused here. Are we talking about keyless entry or keyless start? I don't see any harm in having Ford's keyless entry, as it's only purpose is to enter the vehicle without a key, obviously.
+WuWei Xu Car in review had wave your foot under to open rear Hatch which senses keyless start unit in your pocket
Ed Zweiger What's the point of mentioning that?
~$37,000 GAH!
That's Tiguan Highline/SEL money. And that car has the build quality nearing that of an Audi. I'm not convinced that Ford can match quality to that of VW.
Overall I like the Escape, but you'd be drunk & mad to go for the fully-loaded Titanium model. A mid-spec SE with a 1.6T & AWD should suffice more buyers without breaking the bank.
Trades46 The Volkswagen Tiguan is just such a boring car. I see about 20 Escapes for every 1 Tiguan in Calgary, Canada. I bought the SE with a 1.6T & AWD, it's a good car but I would never opt for the top trim. I don't see a 7k dollar difference.
Wu Wei Xu
To each their own: I found the Tiguan to be quite nice given its price tag. Perhaps which is why I see Tiguans about as much as I do Escapes where I live.
Greetings from Toronto :)
John Ridley I'm pretty sure Ford is offering rebates right now, which is why their vehicle MSRP is lower than normal. In addition, this video is on the brink of being 3 years old, which means the price may have shifted slightly over time. Of course, these are just assumptions, but they sound good to my ear.
The Escape copies the Hyundai Tuscon in terms of style.
Or Tue other way around.
What ever happened to the girl that used to do these?
oh you americans...
You couldnt pay me to drive a hyundai or any rice burner for that matter !!!
I only buy American ¡!!!!!!!!
Huge POS. I drive one at work and am wary of getting in it daily.
What would you prefer to drive?
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no no thank ford escape,,,
not good design
Ugliest SUV ever made.